UX Designer

Summary

Join Skyward, a people-centered civic tech company, as a UX Designer. Partner with engineers to translate AI and machine learning concepts into usable experiences. Define and drive the UX vision for a novel civic tech solution. Shape user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals. Champion simplicity in complex technology. Lead design critiques and incorporate feedback. Continuously research and test designs to empower users. Skyward offers a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with opportunities for professional development and flexible work arrangements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in UX, Visual Design, HCI, or a related field
• 3–5 years of product-focused UX/UI experience (government or civic tech experience a bonus but not required)
• A portfolio that shows off original thinking , human-centered design, and systems-level imagination
• Fluency in Figma, Sketch, or other modern design tools
• Comfort working alongside developers and being curious about the “why” behind technical decisions
• Passion for AI, machine learning, and the evolving relationship between humans and intelligent systems
• Fearlessness. You’re excited to build something that’s never been built before

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with engineers to translate advanced AI and machine learning concepts into stunning, usable experiences
• Define and drive the UX vision for a first-of-its-kind civic tech solution - no existing style guide, no handholding
• Shape user flows, prototypes, high-fidelity visuals, and all things between abstract idea and pixel-perfect interface
• Be the champion of simplicity in complexity, making bleeding-edge technology feel effortless and beautiful
• Lead design critiques and incorporate feedback from a diverse, passionate team
• Continually research and test to ensure your designs empower users, not overwhelm them

Preferred Qualifications

• You believe the best digital experiences aren’t just smart. They’re soulful
• Your portfolio

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance (fully paid for employees)
• 15 days of paid leave
• 7 days of sick leave
• 2 days bereavement leave
• 11 paid Federal holidays
• Up to 40 hours for jury duty
• 401K with 4% employer contribution (and no vesting period)
• Up to 4 weeks of paid paternity and maternity leave
• Company provided laptop
• $5,000 per year for professional development
• $600 per year for technical supplies and equipment
• $2,000 referral bonus
• Life and disability insurance
• HSA and FSA
• Legal Shield and ID Shield Voluntary Benefits
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, motivated team focused on modernizing government services with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions